Home

Carroll County’s Community Action Agency.

As the Community Action Agency, HSP operates seventeen different programs to fight poverty locally here in Carroll County Maryland. Each of our programs falls under one of the following areas: Emergency & Prevention, Shelter & Housing, Workforce Development, or Family Support. We value community partners who want to join our efforts to improve the lives of those who live here.

How You Can Help

Donate

You can donate Money, which is tax-deductable, or Goods to help fulfill our clients basic household needs. Read more.

Volunteer

We could not accomplish all of the work that we do without assistance from Volunteers. With the support of a full-time Volunteer Coordinator, HSP has volunteers working along side staff members throughout the agency. Read more.

Attend Our Events

See our news section for upcoming events.

Do you need Help

Emergency Assistance

Help for low-income Carroll County residents who are faced with any number of situations that could result in homelessness or affect the individual or family’s ability to maintain self-sufficiency. Read more…

Support Services

Providing support services to parents and children, from birth through age three. Read more…

Housing & Shelter

A variety of shelters are available depending on your situation. Read more…